Conservation

Welcome to the Conservation Services Division

The Conservation Services Division provides technical and financial support, leadership and statewide coordination, and regulatory oversight to public/private landowners and agricultural businesses statewide on an array of natural resource management challenges.

Together, our programs help farmers, ranchers, and other landowners manage Colorado’s natural resources effectively for sustained agriculture production and environmental health.

Evanne Caviness
Division Director

What's New in the Conservation Services Division?

Image of solar panels over a grass field with the acronym for ACRE3 spelled out (Advancing Colorado's Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency) and information about the upcoming webinar.

On-farm Energy and Efficiency Projects Eligible for CDA Grant Funding

CDA is seeking applications from farmers and ranchers interested in modernizing their agricultural operations with energy efficiency improvements or renewable energy projects. Agricultural producers can apply for funding and technical assistance through CDA’s Advancing Colorado’s Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ACRE3) program, which aims to reduce on-farm energy costs while promoting renewable energy and energy efficiency projects.

ACRE3 is accepting online pre-applications for energy projects through May 31, 2025.

If you missed our virtual informational session on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, watch the recording here!